AGS research only dates back to the year 2000, with many factors relating to the allergy still unknown.

Burton has created a group called Alpha Gal Encouragers in Northwest Arkansas to help others like herself.

Burton warns people to take precautions, because Alpha Gal, or other tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease have no cure, but they can be prevented.

Earlier this month, The Centers for Disease Control issued a report claiming new data has shown the number of illnesses caused by mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled in the United States over the last 13 years.

The CDC encourages people to take precautions when outdoors.

Judge Vanhorn, a University of Arkansas freshman, makes preparations when hitting the trails. He said so far this spring, he hasn't come across any ticks, but anticipates that will be short-lived.

"Definitely once all the undergrowth grows in, it gets real bad, because they can just grab you off the side of the trail," Vanhorn said. "But right now it's still a little bit sparse, but it definitely will get pretty bad here in a couple of weeks, probably."